May 23, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present a range of public programs in conjunction with the National Geographic exhibition, Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution. All programs are free with museum admission ($10 adults, $5 children and museum members).
The programs are a partnership between the Museum and local bird organizations in support of Birds of Paradise. Saving Birds Thru Habitat, located in Leelanau County, will offer a series of “Sundays are for the Birds” programs for families and adults at the Dennos Museum Center. Wings of Wonder, located in Empire, will present “A Bird’s-Eye View: An Interactive Raptor Experience” featuring live birds on the 15th of July, August, and September, also at the Dennos.
“These programs represent the kind of partnership the Dennos Museum Center wants to make happen,” says Jason Dake, Curator of Education. “This is why the museum exists – to present engaging and educational programming for the community.”
“Our organization is delighted to partner with the Dennos on an exhibition centered on one of the most beautiful and fascinating avian families in the world. Partnering with other agencies and non-profit organizations helps us spread the word about the importance of bird conservation,” said Kay Charter, Executive Director of Saving Birds Thru Habitat.
“The WOW Ambassador Raptors and I invite our community to join us as we soar to new heights in education,” says Rebecca Lessard, Executive Director of locally operated Wings of Wonder. “It’s a real feather in the cap of the Dennos Museum to bring these fantastic programs to our area and we are thrilled to be appearing in such stellar company.”
All attendees are encouraged to call 231-995-1029 to reserve a space for each program.
SUNDAYS ARE FOR THE BIRDS
June 30, 1pm – Bird & Bugs Outdoor Explorers
Join SBTH for an exploration of NMC Main Campus in search of birds and the bugs they eat! Ages 4 and up, with adult. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
July 21, 1pm – Birding at NMC
SBTH Director Kay Charter will lead a group on a birding expedition through NMC Main Campus. Binoculars provided. All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission
August 11, 2pm – Northern Michigan Birds of Paradise
SBTH will present an illustrated lecture about the migration and selection processes of Northern Michigan birds. Dutmers Theater. Free with museum admission.
August 18, 1pm – Birding at NMC
SBTH Director Kay Charter will lead a group on a birding expedition through NMC Main Campus. Binoculars provided. All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
August 25, 1pm – Bird & Bugs Outdoor Explorers
Join SBTH for an exploration of NMC Main Campus in search of birds and the bugs they eat! Ages 4 and up, with adult. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
September 8, 2pm – Michigan’s Tropical Connections
Gerg Butcher, Director of Bird Conservation at National Audubon Society, will present an illustrated lecture about Neotropical migratory patterns of birds that breed in Michigan. Dutmers Theater. Free with museum admission.
September 15, 1pm – A Bird’s-Eye View: An Interactive Raptor Experience
Wings of Wonder’s Rebecca Lessard will present an exciting and educational program featuring live birds. All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
A Bird’s-Eye View: An Interactive Raptor Experience
July 15, August 15, September 15 – 1pm: Visit the Dennos on the 15th of July, August, and September for a special treat. Included with museum admission, Wings of Wonder’s Rebecca Lessard will present exciting and educational programming featuring live birds! All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
All attendees are encouraged to call 231-995-1029 to reserve a space for each program.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM, and Sundays 1-5 PM. During Birds of Paradise, admission is $10.00 adults, $5.00 for children and museum members. For information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
May 23, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
This position would entail installing part of the Birds of Paradise at the Dennos Museum Center.
The Dennos Museum Center is in need of hiring a few good people who would be interested in helping with the installation of the Birds of Paradise exhibition at the Dennos Museum Center from June 4 – June 15 as needed. Ideally we are looking for people with some of the skills required to assemble theater sets, as essentially that is what is involved – putting together already built exhibition components.
Think of it as an IKEA assembly project, but with expert guidance from National Geographic staff!
If you can devote the better part of a day each day for much of the June 4-15 time frame or if you know of people who potentially have the skills we need and have the time, please contact Eugene A. Jenneman, Museum Director 231-995-1572.
This would be a great job for a college student with handy-person skills.
The final product of your work will look like this:
May 22, 2013 | Intercom
Kudos to all Faculty and Academic Staff for completion of another successful semester at NMC!
Kudos to the Commencement Team (Roy Bartle, Andy Dolan, Jan Gasnik, Linda Glaesmer, Holly Gorton, Irina Grougan, Sarah Hemminger, Kyle Morrison, Shayrrl McCready, Cari Noga, Shannon Owen, Deb Patterson, Carol Taberski – Chair, Eileen Vaughn, Jim White) for planning and organizing another beautiful and successful NMC graduation ceremony! Thank you for all of your hard work.
Kudos to the dozens of NMC faculty and staff who volunteered at the 58th annual NMC BBQ on Sunday. Thanks to your efforts, and selfless donation of your time, the BBQ was a success once again. Thousands of people spent hours on the campus and had a great time, and it would not be possible without each of you.
May 22, 2013 | Intercom
The following employee is celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating him!
Ed Borstel Aviation Maintenance Supervisor 10 years
May 22, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Honored as a Top Performing Museum as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
“The Dennos Museum Center is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Gene Jenneman, Executive Director of the Dennos Museum Center, “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor.”
“TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, from Sydney to Chicago, Sao Paulo to Rome, which are consistently offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience,” said Alison Copus, Vice President of Marketing for TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award provides top performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers.”
About: Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center is the premier cultural center for the visual and performing arts in NW Michigan, featuring changing exhibition galleries, a “hands on” Discovery Gallery; a Gallery of Inuit art, the museum’s signature collection; a Gift Shop with works by area artists and art-related merchandise; and a 367 seat performance hall. The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday’s until 8 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. For more information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site*, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 200 million unique monthly visitors**, and over 100 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.
May 20, 2013 | Intercom
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May 20, 2013 | Intercom
As you know, dependents through the age of 26 can now be carried on a parent’s insurance coverage. This is part of healthcare reform, officially called Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). This act, signed into law in 2010, has required employers to make this and many other changes to their medical insurance plans over the last several years.
Although your dependents can still be covered by NMC insurance, there are a few things you might think about if your children do have other coverage…
- You may be paying premiums for these children unnecessarily if they have other coverage, and they may be paying premiums at their employers as well.
- You have to coordinate benefits for them between NMC’s coverage and their other coverage, which can be challenging.
- Employers are now required to pay new fees based on the number of members they cover for insurance, not just on the number of employees covered. For the NMC plans, this means fees paid to the government for over 700 covered members.
If you have a dependent that you would like to remove from your insurance, you can do so by emailing Carol Kasper with the date that the child acquired other coverage and the reason. If this “qualifying event” did not take place since the plan year starting 1/1/13, you would not be able to terminate their coverage until open enrollment next year.
If you have any questions about this or your other benefits, feel free to contact Human Resources at 995-1362 or 995-1025.
May 20, 2013 | Intercom
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu/ Information on internal postings has been emailed.
May 18, 2013 | Intercom
May 18, 2013 | Intercom
Summer is almost here and the crowds have thinned at the bookstore. A great time to browse and shop! Here is an idea of a few of the new things the bookstore has available.
Women’s Tees: Comes in 4 colors. Retail price $16.50
Women’s Black Cinch Tee: Dolman 3/4 sleeve. Cinches on the side. Great with white capris! Retail $24.75
Men’s Tee: Available in military green and brown with an antique cream lettering. Retail $ 9.95- $11.95
Men’s Retro Jersey: Baseball style 3/4 sleeve in a tan and charcoal color combination. Retail$24.25- $ 26.25
Ear buds: We carry 4 brands of ear buds ranging from $8.95- $15.95 in a variety of colors. Check out our variety of headphones too when you visit.
Stainless Water bottles: 4 colors. The opening is large enough to fit ice cubes and the top closes with one twist. Retail $9.95
Don’t forget about your employee discount!
May 15, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Grand Valley State University in Traverse City will be hosting a Master of Social Work open house on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. Please join us to learn more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree offered in Northern Michigan. Call 231-995-1785 for more information.
May 13, 2013 | Intercom
Any items you wish to have posted in the Intercom and Student News can be sent to publicrelations@nmc.edu.
May 13, 2013 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Kristal Nolf Instructional Technology Designer 6 years
Kathy Sedlacek Administrative Assistant-Records/Registration/Testing 26 years
May 13, 2013 | Intercom
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu/ Information on internal postings has been emailed.
May 13, 2013 | Intercom
If you haven’t yet done so, please login to the Intranet (linked below) to complete the Overview and Getting Started modules soon, so you can plan your SMART goals and complete your self-evaluations.
Supervisors should begin scheduling meetings soon for the annual conversations with your staff members. All the tools you need as an employee or supervisor are available on the Intranet.
https://intranet.nmc.edu/depts/human-resources/employee-resources/mypdca/index.html
Remember, all conversations, goal setting, and annual forms are due to HR by June 30. Feel free to email lhodek@nmc.edu or call Lori at 5-1143 if you have questions.
May 13, 2013 | Intercom
Are you or one of your dependents struggling with life challenges that affect home life or work performance? This could include any array of situations. Examples include, but are not limited to, financial difficulties, substance abuse, stress, work/life balance, loss of a significant person, parenting challenges, and elder care.
Just a reminder to our regular employees, adjunct faculty, and supplemental employees that you and your dependents have access to a confidential personal counseling service at no cost to you through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by Catholic Human Services. Services are private and confidential, with no disclosure to the employer unless you sign a release, and it may include consultation, assessment, brief therapy, and referral service if necessary.
If you would like to learn more about NMC’s EAP Service, please attend “Caring for our Employees: An EAP Presentation” scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2103 from 12:00-12:30 pm in LB105. This presentation is one of our NMC Wellness events scheduled for the month of May – look for an email sent by Sarah Shimek for details on how to RSVP for this and other presentations to help us deal with the stresses of our daily lives.
Regular employees, adjunct faculty and supplemental employees can call the following number for EAP assistance: 231-947-8387. For more information on NMC’s Employee Assistance Program, click on the following link: https://www.nmc.edu/departments/human-resources/salaries-benefits/eap.html
Student employees should contact NMC’s Counselors, Student Life Office at 231-995-1118, or Third Level Crisis Intervention Center at 231-922-4800. For more information, click on the following link: https://www.nmc.edu/student-services/personal-counseling/
May 10, 2013 | Intercom
Thank you to all who attended the myPDCA staff performance workshops. If you were unable to attend, please login to the Intranet (linked below) to complete the Overview and Getting Started modules soon, so you can plan your SMART goals and complete your self-evaluations.
Supervisors should begin scheduling meetings soon for the annual conversations with your staff members. All the tools you need as an employee or supervisor are available on the Intranet.
https://intranet.nmc.edu/depts/human-resources/employee-resources/mypdca/index.html
Remember, all conversations, goal setting, and annual forms are due to HR by June 30. Feel free to email lhodek@nmc.edu or call Lori at 5-1143 or if you have questions.
May 8, 2013 | Intercom
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu/ Information on internal postings has been emailed.
May 8, 2013 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating anniversaries soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Dawn Mleczko President’s Office Assistant 1 year
Stephen Sedlacek Assistant Engineer-Motor – Maritime Academy 3 years
May 8, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Come over and try out the NMC Fitness Center in the Physical Education Building!
The NMC Fitness Center will host an Open House the week of May 13 – 17th. During this time the fitness center is open to all NMC employee categories and students. There is no charge to try out and use the center during the open house week.
Fitness Center hours: May 13-17th, Mon-Thurs 7 am – 7 pm, Fri 7 am – 6:30 pm.
For more information contact the fitness center at 995-1379
May 7, 2013 | Intercom
Have you ever wondered how close you are to meeting your medical deductible? Or how much you have used of your flexible spending account? How about whether your provider has already submitted a bill for your visit and how much you will have to pay them? If you are an employee on NMC’s medical plans, you can check your deductibles, your out-of-pocket expenses, your medical claims, your flexible spending accounts, and your pharmacy claims online. Priority Health acts as our claims administrator, and they give you the ability to set up a Member Account for yourself and for each of your covered dependents to view this information.
Do you cover children on your plan? Through enhancements to Priority’s online accounts, you now have the ability to view claim information for minor dependents (up to age 18) with a single login. Find out more about this feature at Priority Health Dependent Claims
If you do not currently have a Priority Health Member Account, you can learn how to set up one here. Be sure you have your medical card handy so you can enter your individual contract numbers while creating your account.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact HR at 995-1362 or 995-1025.
May 7, 2013 | Intercom
I’d like to thank all the people who helped us have another successful Commencement, May 4, 2013.
Jan Gasnik, Linda Glaesmer and her crew, Andy Dolan, Cari Noga, Roy Bartle and his crew at Sodexo, Holly Gorton, Irina Grougan, Sarah Hemminger, Kyle Morrison and his crew, Shayrrl McCready, Shannon Owen, Deb Patterson, Eileen Vaughn, Jim White and his crew, Jan Oliver, Cheri Garvin, Renate Simsa, Miku Crouch, Michael Lohr, Sara Hartley, Morgan Bowers, and Zack Light and anyone else who helped.
We couldn’t do it without the help of so many people!
May 7, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
It’s almost that time of the year again! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19, 2013! The BBQ will run 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. and includes fun for the whole family!
The NMC Barbecue is one of northern Michigan’s most popular and enduring traditions. The annual event brings thousands of people to NMC’s main campus for an old-fashioned picnic and a chance to see their community college.
The late Gerald W. Oleson and his wife Frances, founders of Oleson’s Food Stores in Traverse City, started the annual fundraiser picnic in 1956. Oleson’s Food Stores continue to donate the food, and hundreds of volunteers turn out to make the event happen.
Buy your tickets today! Advance tickets are just $6 while day-of tickets are $8.
Click HERE to buy your tickets online and learn more about the BBQ! Or for more information, call (231) 995-1020.
Let’s all do the BBQ!
May 3, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center is offering art patrons an opportunity to purchase original works of art by talented artists in the region in the museum’s 5th annual Small Works art sale from May 2-5, 2013.
Artists are being invited to submit up to 10 works of art in any media with measurements no greater than 5” x 7” x 5”. All art work will be priced at $50 or less. The size restrictions have changed this year to allow for more small pottery and sculptures.
The Small Works Sale has been organized to benefit artists and provide art patrons the opportunity to acquire works by artists in a price range accessible to many collectors.
There is no application fee or jury process for the sale. If the work of art meets the size and price parameters it will be allowed in the sale.
The Museum’s goal for the sale is to provide artists with additional sales opportunities and encourage patrons to buy original art at an affordable price. This is the fifth year of the Small Works sale. Last year 110 artists brought in about 1,000 works to sell. The sale was a great success with over $7,000 in gross sales.
The Small Works sale, open to the public, will begin with the sale and reception from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 2. The sale will continue Friday, May 3rd and 4th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, May 9, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. There is no admission charge for the Small Works sale.
For additional information on the Small Works visit www.dennosmuseum.org or call the Dennos Museum Store 231-995-1587.
The Dennos Museum Center is open Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday until 8 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Admission is $6.00 adults, $4.00 for children and free to museum members. For more information on the Museum and exhibition, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
May 3, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
At their regular April meeting, the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees approved a second reading of a new college “Campus Expression Policy.”
NMC has always been committed to the free and lawful exercise of expressive activity, and that commitment is unchanged by this policy.
The policy is intended to allow for the expression of free speech in a civil manner and forbids NMC from limiting public expression of ideas based on the content or source of the ideas being expressed. This policy does not prevent public demonstration, protest, petition or similar activity.
The policy’s intent is to identify spaces for expressive activity, based upon the need to maintain an orderly and peaceful environment to ensure the mission and operation of the college. The policy was developed by NMC with input from counsel, campus safety and local law enforcement, and drafted to be consistent with that of similar policies in effect at other higher education institutions.
The restrictions in the policy are set to prevent a person or persons from assembling in a manner that prevents or obstructs the free movement of persons around the campus, free and normal use of college buildings and facilities or impedes the normal activities of the college.
The full policy can be found at: https://www.nmc.edu/about/policies/board-staff/D-505.15.html
Examples of other Michigan community colleges with similar policies:
